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Natalie

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | Member Since 2011

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The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession

UNABRIDGED
- by Susan Orlean
- Narrated by Jennifer Meyers
The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 46 mins)

By Susan Orlean

Narrated By Jennifer Meyers

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There is something fascinating or funny or truly bizarre on every page of this true tale of floral obsession: the story of how the head of a famous Seminole chief came to be displayed in the front window of a local pharmacy; or how 700 iguanas were smuggled into Florida; or the case of the only known extraterrestrial plant crime.
Robert says: "Orchids are just the vehicle."
"Who knew their was so much to learn about orchids"

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Fascinating look at the orchid, from it's origin, reproduction, evolution .... the collectors, the dealers and the "thief" - John Laroche. The details are at times overwhelming but overall it was a great "listen".

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The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession

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